Janice "Nannie" G. (Ahearn) Simmons, age 65, passed away peacefully, Sunday, March 18, 2012 at St Luke's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Richard J. Simmons to whom she had been married for 44 years.
Born in Quincy, MA, Janice lived most of her adult life in the New Bedford area. She was the daughter of the late James and Doris (Hollman) Ahearn.
Mrs. Simmons was a graduate of Brockton High School and worked as a health aide coordinator for 28 years until her retirement.
Survivors in addition to her husband are her two daughters; Susanne Leandre of New Bedford, Shelly Rosa and her husband David of New Bedford, three grandchildren; Scott Simmons and his wife Angela of TN, Frank Simmons and his wife Michelle of Acushnet, Alyssa Tuininga and her husband Cole of NH, 8 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, two sisters; Carol Porter and her husband George of Abington, MA, Nancy Keeman and her husband Robert of Whitman, MA, her life long friend; Sandra Taylor of New Bedford and several nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 21, 2012 from 5 PM -8 PM. Burial in Rural Cemetery.
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